{"id":2256,"date":"2024-09-21T11:13:53","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T16:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/askyourpowerfulquestion.com\/staging\/6617\/?page_id=2256"},"modified":"2024-09-24T21:07:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T02:07:16","slug":"grant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/askyourpowerfulquestion.com\/staging\/6617\/grant\/","title":{"rendered":"Grant Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div   data-size='featured'  data-lightbox_size='large'  data-animation='slide'  data-conditional_play=''  data-ids='828'  data-video_counter='0'  data-autoplay='false'  data-bg_slider='false'  data-slide_height=''  data-handle='av_slideshow_full'  data-interval='5'  data-class=' image_no_stretch'  data-el_id=''  data-css_id=''  data-scroll_down=''  data-control_layout='av-control-default'  data-custom_markup=''  data-perma_caption=''  data-autoplay_stopper=''  data-image_attachment=''  data-min_height='430px'  data-lazy_loading='disabled'  data-src=''  data-position='top left'  data-repeat='no-repeat'  data-attach='scroll'  data-stretch='image_no_stretch'  data-default-height='28.666666666667'  class='avia-slideshow avia-slideshow-1  av-control-default av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow_full  image_no_stretch avia-slide-slider '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 28.666666666667%;' ><li  class=' av-single-slide slide-1 ' ><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class = \"caption_fullwidth av-slideshow-caption caption_right\"><div class = \"container caption_container\"><div class = \"slideshow_caption\"><div class = \"slideshow_inner_caption\"><div class = \"slideshow_align_caption\"><h2  style='font-size:88px; color:#ffffff; ' class='avia-caption-title   av-small-font-size-overwrite av-small-font-size-46'  itemprop=\"name\" >Seed Grant Opportunity<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-828 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-828\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/askyourpowerfulquestion.com\/staging\/6617\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rsz_1journey_rev.png?resize=1500%2C430&ssl=1\" width=\"1500\" height=\"430\" title='rsz_1journey_rev' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  style='min-height:430px; min-width:1500px; ' srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/askyourpowerfulquestion.com\/staging\/6617\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rsz_1journey_rev.png?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/askyourpowerfulquestion.com\/staging\/6617\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rsz_1journey_rev.png?resize=300%2C86&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/askyourpowerfulquestion.com\/staging\/6617\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rsz_1journey_rev.png?resize=768%2C220&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/askyourpowerfulquestion.com\/staging\/6617\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rsz_1journey_rev.png?resize=1030%2C295&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/askyourpowerfulquestion.com\/staging\/6617\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rsz_1journey_rev.png?resize=705%2C202&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/askyourpowerfulquestion.com\/staging\/6617\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rsz_1journey_rev.png?resize=450%2C129&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_slideshow_full  avia-builder-el-last   container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2256'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-2257 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-2257 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/askyourpowerfulquestion.com\/staging\/6617\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-21-at-11.12.23%E2%80%AFAM.png?fit=1030%2C642&ssl=1\" alt='' title='Screenshot 2024-09-21 at 11.12.23\u202fAM' height=\"642\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  style=' margin-top:10; margin-bottom:10px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:30;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">TEXT SPACING<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Powerful Question Institute <\/b><b>Seed Grant Program<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Powerful Question Institute Seed Grant Program is an innovative opportunity investing in individuals by offering initial grants ($500-$2,000) to encourage the most promising ideas connected to a person\u2019s Powerful Question. Seed grants aim to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Develop, test and spread great ideas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0PQI encourages the development and testing of ideas that derive from a person\u2019s Powerful Question to solve problems and\/or to create opportunity for the betterment of others.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inspire, equip and connect people:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Great ideas spread through people. PQI seed grants invest in efforts to inspire, equip and connect with others to more effectively evoke change and positively impact society.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Eligibility<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powerful Question Institute grants are awarded to individuals who desire to follow their Powerful Question and seek ways to live it in a transformative way at the service of others.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grants must be used to advance a specific purpose\u00a0located within the United States.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching and support will be offered to help successfully follow through with one\u2019s proposed idea.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A final assessment report will be required to evaluate the impact of one\u2019s efforts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>How to Apply<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested individuals should complete and submit the Pre-Application by clicking on the link below. Once received, the initial idea will be vetted by the Committee. There is no application deadline for our grants\u2014applications are accepted year-round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grant amounts are intended to be \u201cseed money\u201d to get an idea going. They range from $500 to $2,000. Please indicate in your summary the amount needed to launch your idea\/program and explain how you will seek additional funding if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The initial PQI grant request is brief and intended to help us understand your idea and gauge your passion for living your Most Powerful Question. Once you submit your initial idea, we will connect with you to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand this may present a barrier to some applicants, and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate needs on a case-by-case basis. Please\u00a0contact us\u00a0to discuss your specific circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Selection Process<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stages of\u00a0the MPQ grant selection process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PQI Committee members will evaluate submitted initial proposals and contact individuals if additional information is needed. Potential projects vetted will be invited to submit a formal application for a seed grant that must include a timeline.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Committee will communicate their funding decision via email approximately six to eight weeks from the date an application is submitted. Applicants who are not given a seed grant will have an opportunity to receive feedback, if desired.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed grant funding will be sent to the approved applicant with instructions to report progress of the project.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr ' ><a href='https:\/\/askyourpowerfulquestion.com\/staging\/6617\/pre-application\/'  class='avia-button  avia-color-theme-color   avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-x-large avia-position-center '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84c' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Pre-Application<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div first  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  \" style='margin-top:25px; margin-bottom:25px; background: #ffffff; border-width:4px; border-color:#000000; border-style:solid; padding:50 10px 10px 10px ; background-color:#ffffff; border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">SPACER<\/span><br \/>\nEXAMPLE of PQI Grant Idea<\/strong><strong>\u2014<\/strong><strong><em>Steering Troubled Youths in the Right Direction<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\">John has always loved biking and shared that he had dreamed of starting a program to see what impact mountain biking could have for youth who were getting in trouble. He believed it would change their lives for the better.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\">His friend Curt agreed that it sounded like a good idea. John told him that while he had thought about organizing such an effort, he would not take it on alone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\">Without blinking an eye, Curt said, \u201cI\u2019ll do it with you.\u201d That program, now called \u201cStart the Cycle,\u201d was born in that moment from the Powerful Question, \u201cCould mountain biking turn around troubled young lives?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\">The first year was a bit disorganized, but it took off with help from Juvenile Court, Marquette County, dedicated volunteer mentors, and a few donated bikes. In that first year, sixteen young boys and girls prepared for and finished the twenty-eight-mile Ore-to-Shore mountain bike race.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\">The participants\u2019 reward for finishing the race was two-fold. The first reward was their feeling of accomplishment for completing the race, and the second reward was keeping the bikes and equipment. The reward was<br \/>\nseeing their ear-to-ear grins as they crossed the finish line of the twenty-eight-mile race, knowing they had achieved something big, something<br \/>\nthat might change the rest of their lives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Powerful Question:<\/strong> \u201cCould mountain biking turn around troubled young lives?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Work with troubled youths (ages 13-16) to prepare for the Ore-to-Shore bike race by training young people to compete and complete a 28-mile race.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Plan:<\/strong> Work with officials from Juvenile Court in Marquette County to identify youth and then connect them with dedicated volunteer mentors to learn how to ride a mountain bike as they train for an upcoming race.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Process:<\/strong> Assemble a fleet of used mountain bikes and other equipment for the youth participants to use as they train on a weekly basis for the<br \/>\nOre-to-Shore bike race that takes place in August.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Potential Seed Request:<\/strong> $1,000 to obtain used bikes and equipment. 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